1997 Plymouth Breeze
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 155
- Recalls
- 8
- Investigations
- 3
- Top problem
- Engine and engine cooling
Campaigns on file for 1997
Opened by NHTSA
54% of complaints
Complaints per year
1997: 155 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 0 |
| 1996 | 182 |
| 1997 | 155 |
| 1998 | 174 |
| 1999 | 117 |
| 2000 | 38 |
| 2002 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Engine and engine cooling
54% · 84 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Service brakes
12% · 18 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl* the contact owns a 1997 Plymouth Breeze. While driving at various speeds, the contact heard a noise coming from rear wheel drum on the passenger side. While attempting to park, smoke emitted from the rear wheel causing a fire.
NHTSA ODI report, 2015-05-04
Suspension
9% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing lower ball joint and front.
Steering
9% · 14 reportsMost commonly citing tie rod assembly and linkages.
Power train
7% · 11 reportsMost commonly citing automatic transmission and axle assembly.
Safety timeline
8 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first
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1997-07-14Structure97V095000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The secondary hood latch spring can disengage from its retention hole if the hood is slammed shut.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the secondary hood latch spring with a longer end hook spring.
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1997-12-15Suspension97V201000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot…
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1998-10-26Power train98V183000 Vehicle description: passenger vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The adjustment of the cable connecting the console shifter mechanism to the ignition key can cause a trapped key…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect for proper operation of the system. Any vehicles that are not functional after the inspection will have the shift mechanism and cable replaced with a "Self-adjusting" Design.
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1999-05-03Preliminary evaluationClosed 1999-09-10 Steering shaft binding
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1999-09-10Engineering analysisClosed 2001-07-26 Steering shaft binding
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2003-07-17Engineering analysisClosed 2004-01-30 Auto trans ignition-park interlock
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2004-06-14Power train04V021000 On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may fail and allow the shifter to be moved out of the park position with the key removed. An inoperative interlock may also…
Remedy: Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. Owner notification began on June 14, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at…
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2006-10-06Fuel system, gasoline06E088000 Certain tigas fuel pump modules manufactured between June 1 and September 24, 2006, sold under various brand names and p/nos. These fuel pump modules are sold as aftermarket for use in certain…
Remedy: Ti automotive will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. The recall began on October 6, 2006. Owners may contact ti automotive toll-free at 1-877-461-1834.
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2006-10-18Fuel system, gasoline06E091000 Certain airtex fuel pump modules, p/nos. E7089m, E7094M, E7113M, and E7129M, manufactured between June 1 and September 24, 2006. These fuel pump modules were sold as aftermarket for use in certain…
Remedy: Airtex will notify owners and replace the defective fuel pump modules free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2006. Owners may contact airtex toll-free at 1-866-867-3759.
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2009-11-09Suspension09E056000 Qualis automotive is recalling certain aftermarket ball joints sold for use on certain passenger vehicles. The socket may have been excessively hardened which could cause it to crack near the…
Remedy: Qualis automotive will replace the ball joints free of charge. The safety recall began on November 9, 2009. Owners may contact qualis automotive at 1-800-493-4128.
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2011-01-28Suspension10E059000 Federal-mogul is recalling certain replacement control arm assemblies, part numbers K7425, 10945, FA4510X, K7427, 10946, and FA4611X, sold for use on various passenger vehicles listed above. The…
Remedy: Federal-mogul will notify owners of record and replace the affected control arms free of charge. The safety recall began on January 28, 2011. Owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.
Buy-smart checklist
1997 Plymouth Breeze — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Engine and engine cooling: 84 reports on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 18 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 14 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 97V095000 · Structure
- Recall 97V201000 · Suspension
- Recall 98V183000 · Power train
- Recall 04V021000 · Power train
- Recall 06E088000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 06E091000 · Fuel system, gasoline
- Recall 09E056000 · Suspension
- Recall 10E059000 · Suspension
FAQ
- Is the 1997 Plymouth Breeze reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1997 Plymouth Breeze?
- The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Plymouth Breeze have?
- 8 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-08-10 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.